The Westport Times AND CHARLESTON ARGUS. In the cause of Truth and Justice we Strive. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1872.
Late last night a deputation consisting of the principal merchants and tradesmen of the town waited on the Hon. Mr Fox, at G-iliner's Hotel, asking if the General Government could do anything to assist the town in preventing the further encroachments of the sea and river. Mr Fox, in reply, said that he could not see how the General Government could assist them. He pointed out the difference between Greymouth and Westport—part of the money spent in the former place being guaranteed by the Municipality, part taken from the rents due to tbe Maoris fcr their reserve, and some would form part of the money to be expended in the projected railway works. Neither general nor local governments could do much against suuch foes as seas and rivers. He could hold out very little hopes that the General Government could contribute anything, towards such an object, however desirable; yet he would state the case to his colleagues, and request the Minister of Public Works for the Middle Island to visit Westport.
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Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 931, 24 February 1872, Page 2
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190The Westport Times AND CHARLESTON ARGUS. In the cause of Truth and Justice we Strive. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1872. Westport Times, Volume VI, Issue 931, 24 February 1872, Page 2
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